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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $65,620

BMW Z4 sDrive35i   
Difference: $4,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $51,650 $51,900 $62,100 $67,500
Premium Package 2,500      
Cold Weather Package 1,000      
Navigation system 2,100 3,430    
Sport Package 2,300      
Premium Sound Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 710 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 530 530 530
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,350 2,025 2,025 2,025
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595      
Sport Chrono Package   960 960 960
Adaptive Sports Seats   3,055 3,055 3,055
Convenience Package   2,230 2,230  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   525 525 525
Voice control for nav and audio   595 595 595
CD changer, in-dash   650 650 650
Heated steering wheel   250 250 250
Audio controls on steering wheel   615 615 125
Adaptive dampers - electrical   2,090 2,090 2,090
Infotainment Package     3,640  
Premium Package 2,275      
Cold Weather Package 910      
Navigation system 1,910 0    
Sport Package 2,095      
Premium Sound Package 1,820      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 451 451 451
Upholstered instrument panel, leather 1,230 0 0 0
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540      
Sport Chrono Package   0 0 0
Adaptive Sports Seats   0 0 0
Convenience Package   0 0  
Unbranded 235W 9 speakers   0    
Heated front seats   0 0 0
Voice control for nav and audio   0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash   0 0 0
Heated steering wheel   0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel   0 0 0
Adaptive dampers - electrical   0 0 0
Infotainment Package     0  
Options (change) 13,145 17,665 17,875 10,805
Options (change) 11,965 451 451 451
Destination 825 950 950 950
Total Price $65,620 $70,515 $80,925 $79,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW Z4 sDrive35i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayman S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,900
Model Year2009201220122012
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6265hp H6320hp H6330hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 16235, 9325, 11325, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/55-17235/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$65,620$70,515$80,925$79,255
Adjustments for Features-7,6300-250-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,990$70,515$80,675$79,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,160$8,490

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year2009201220122012
ModelZ4CaymanCaymanCayman
TrimsDrive35iBaseSS Black Edition
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Roll bar$200   
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Ski sack$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration $0$0$0
Raised top speed limiter$0   
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750   
Retractable rear spoiler $400$400$400
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD changer, remote$200   
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio$50   
Off-road navigation system $0$0$0
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250 $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Chronometer $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,595$1,965$2,215$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,630$0$250$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,0130-4-4

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Porsche Cayman

Model Year20092012
ModelZ4Cayman
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hatch
Wheelbase98.3 in95.1 in
Length166.9 in171.1 in
Width70.5 in70.9 in
Height50.8 in51.4 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,977 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested170081%
Total Not Requested40019%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested39072%
Total Not Requested15028%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40WR18 tires200No
255/35WR18 tires200No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested80052%
Total Not Requested75048%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47558%
Total Not Requested35042%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
USB port25Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested865100%
Total Not Requested00%
Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested130096%
Total Not Requested504%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15Yes
Bose, 325W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested111576%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S Black Edition

Upholstered instrument panel, leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Upholstered instrument panel, leather1000Yes
Leather upholstery, extended coverage0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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